The Business Sector's Contribution to Dublin

The Foundation for Growth, Stability and Prosperity

In Dublin, Ohio, we are very fortunate to have a strong and growing business community. This is important because businesses in Dublin play a vital role in providing funding for city and school services. Taxes from businesses and their employees finance the majority of costs for city services and a considerable portion of school services. And, Dublin businesses and employees also benefit from the city's well-maintained infrastructure, bike paths, police protection and responsive snow removal.

Without the support and participation of businesses, residents alone could not fund the quality of life enjoyed in Dublin.

In 2016, city income tax revenue was approximately $89.98 million, which makes up 80% of all operating revenues.

More than 90% of city income taxes come from Dublin businesses (payroll withholdings/net-profit taxes).

About 70% of employees working in Dublin do not reside in the city, meaning they pay an income tax but do not use all of the city services.

Dublin is home to more than 4,300 businesses with more than 70,000 employees.

Dublin City Schools received 28% of their local revenues from property taxes paid by local businesses in 2016.

Local businesses contribute 20% of the cost to educate each child in the Dublin City School District ($2,178 of the $10,550 Cost Per Pupil).

Business executives hold key positions on committees that are developing the community-based Dublin City Schools Strategic Plan. These committee members also advise the district on school building design, construction issues and the best way to utilize tax dollars.

Dublin executives founded the Dublin Education Foundation in 1999, which supports educational projects in Dublin City Schools classrooms.